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ungrudging

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ʌnˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ʌnˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

adjective
Definition

Not feeling or showing any jealousy or unwillingness; generous and open-hearted.


Example

She offered her help in an ungrudging manner, always ready to support her friends.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really admire how you can be so ungrudging about other people's successes.
Sloth B
Thanks! I think it's important to celebrate others, not just ourselves.
Sloth A
Absolutely, it makes life more enjoyable when we can be ungrudging in our support.
Sloth B
Exactly! Plus, it inspires everyone to do better.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
generous
openhanded
unselfish
Antonyms
stingy
selfish
begrudging
Root Explanation

**Ungrudging** → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "grudging" (from Old English *grudgian*, meaning to grudge or resent). The word "ungrudging" means not feeling resentment or reluctance, indicating a generous or willing attitude.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') feeling 'resentful' ('grudging') — that's why ungrudging means being generous and willing.

Visually Confused Words
grudging
unjudging
unbudging
unrounding
grudgingly
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